Economy & Jobs — Paragon, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $73,750 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$90,100 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,791 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.5% |
| In Labor Force | 299 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Manufacturing | 15.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.9% |
| Transportation | 13.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 43 |
| Fast Food | 37 |
| Gas Stations | 34 |
| Insurance Agencies | 26 |
| Real Estate Offices | 24 |
| Dental Offices | 19 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Child Day Care | 16 |
| Physician Offices | 15 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Coffee Shops | 9 |
| Liquor Stores | 8 |
| Funeral Homes | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).